Pfizer

PMO Sr. Associate, Project Management

United States - Kansas - McPherson Full time

Use Your Power for Purpose

At Pfizer, our mission is to cultivate a best-in-class culture of continuous improvement and project management, empowering colleagues and streamlining processes. Whether managing projects or collaborating with others, your role in this team is crucial in simplifying and accelerating our work. Join us in this mission to inspire excellence and create a lasting impact on patients worldwide.

The PMO Sr. Associate, Project Management provides comprehensive project management for the execution and delivery of site assets/projects from early design or development through lifecycle management (LCM). The role serves as a cross-functional leader, ensuring all deliverables are achieved on or ahead of schedule, within budget target, and with quality that meets or exceeds business needs. As a PMO Sr. Associate, Project Management, the colleague will manage multiple projects and work activities of moderate complexity, using leadership and interpersonal skills to motivate and influence for high team performance. The responsibilities encompass strategic problem-solving, project planning, regulatory compliance, execution and delivery, team effectiveness, risk management, and communication management.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

  • Oversee operational aspects of improvement projects, acting as a liaison between project teams and line management.

  • Review project status, budgets, and schedules, and prepare comprehensive status reports to support programs.
  • Identify and resolve project issues to meet productivity, quality, and client satisfaction goals.
  • Develop project plans for key initiatives, interface with partners to drive customer centricity, and align continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Manage routine data entry and verification, take ownership of tasks.
  • Prepare project materials, and lead complex, cross-functional projects with input from sponsors and team members.
  • Provide end-user support for Project issues, be open to feedback, manage meetings and communications, and develop plans for your own projects.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

  • Applicants must have a bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a master's degree with more than 0+ years of experience; OR an associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Good people management skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

  • Prior experience managing pharmaceutical/technical/medical devices projects and/or clinical programs
  • Knowledge and certification of operational excellence methodologies (IMEx, Six Sigma, Lean, etc.)

  
 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Physical requirements include sitting, standing, bending, or walking.
  • Ability to write general correspondence, technical reports, perform mathematical calculations, data analysis, problem solving. 
  • Ability to remain organized and positive in ambiguous and rapidly changing situations.
  • Ability to analyze data from detailed schedule and risk management tools.
  • Interface effectively with multiple stakeholder groups.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • Limited travel required. 
  • Non-standard work hours, support of global conference calls, 24/7 manufacturing, etc. required when needed, though not typical of weekly requirements.

OTHER JOB DETAILS

 

Last Date to Apply for Job: 11/24/25

Relocation support available
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $80,300.00 to $133,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Sunshine Act

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.  Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.  Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.  This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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